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Cleaning and maintenance – Leica Biosystems ASP200 S User Manual

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Instructions for Use V 1.4, RevE – 03/2013

7. Cleaning and Maintenance

Cleaning the surface of the infiltration module
Important in order to ensure that the seals always seal properly.
• Remove both covers for cleaning.
• First, clean the stainless steel surface using the plastic spatulas, then

wipe to remove all dirt particles around the retort and the paraffin res-

ervoirs.

Reagent and condensate bottle seal lubrication
• To ensure easy removal of the reagent and condensate bottles, lubricate

the O-ring seals on the plug-in nozzles with the O-ring lubricant supplied.

This procedure is particularly important with bottles containing

chloroform. O-rings that have not been lubricated swell when ex-

posed to chloroform. The reagent containers can then become very

difficult to remove.

Checking the retort lid seal
• Regularly check the retort lid seal for damage. If the seal is damaged, it

must replaced without delay.